AVOCADO, SHRIMP, AND ENDIVE SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Mustard     Shellfish     Vegetable     Poach     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Shrimp     Avocado     Summer     Tarragon     Endive     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 to 4 light main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 lb large shrimp in shells (18 to 20), peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 firm-ripe California avocados (preferably Hass)
1 lb Belgian endive (4 heads), cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Bring 2 quarts water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan, then poach shrimp at a bare simmer, uncovered, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Let shrimp chill in water 2 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  • Whisk together tarragon, mustard, pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a serving bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Quarter avocados lengthwise, then pit, peel, and cut into bite-size pieces. Add shrimp, avocados, and endive to dressing and toss.

Egbo John
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I would definitely make this salad again. It was so easy and delicious.


Uwa Prince
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This salad was perfect for a light lunch. It was also really easy to make.


Brget Phillip's
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This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a milder dressing.


Becky Moore
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I loved the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. The avocado and shrimp were perfect together.


tesfanesh kifle
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This salad was really easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Henry Rosenberg
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The avocado in this salad was a bit too ripe and mushy. I think it would have been better if I had used a firmer avocado.


Jennie Slover
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This salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used a bit more dressing or some other kind of flavoring.


DHIRAJ Mishra
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I'm not a huge fan of avocado, but I loved this salad. The avocado added a creamy texture and richness that really made the salad.


P Fletcher
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for entertaining because it's so easy to make ahead of time.


Sausha-Lee Beckford
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I added a bit of chopped red onion to my salad and it gave it a nice extra flavor boost.


Abel Andarge
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This salad was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I love that you can use any type of shrimp you like. I used cooked shrimp from the grocery store and it worked perfectly.


Sihle Duma
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I've never been a big fan of endive, but this salad changed my mind. The endive added a nice crunch and bitterness that balanced out the richness of the avocado and shrimp.


Sion Thomas
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This avocado shrimp and endive salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.